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Defoliation (Noun)

Meaning 1

The loss of foliage.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • Defoliation of the trees in the nearby park was a clear indication of the harsh effects of drought in the area.
  • Extensive defoliation of the crops resulted in a significant decrease in the overall yield of the farm that year.
  • Prolonged exposure to air pollution led to defoliation of the plants in the greenhouse, rendering them incapable of photosynthesis.
  • Defoliation of the forest canopy had a ripple effect on the entire ecosystem, disrupting the habitats of numerous animal species.
  • Environmental scientists monitored the defoliation of the mangrove forests to assess the impact of climate change on coastal ecosystems.

Hypernyms

  • Biological Process

Related Words

  • Defoliate (verb)

Meaning 2

Causing the leaves of trees and other plants to fall off (as by the use of chemicals).

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Related Words

  • Defoliate (verb)
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